Barbara Johns Statue Unveiled, Replacing Lee in Capitol

Barbara Rose Johns, a teenage civil rights activist, is honored with a new statue in the U.S. Capitol, replacing Confederate General Robert E. Lees. Johns led a student strike for equal education, inspiring the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The ceremony, attended by prominent figures, marked a significant shift in Virginias representation in the Capitol. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.